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Long arching slightly 'keeled' leaves are about 1/3" wide, green flower spikelets in late spring turn a rich brown as the seed matures toward the end of June - making a very attractive contrast with the light green leaves, butterfly and moth host, wildlife enjoy the seeds.

Dry To Average
Part Shade To Shade
1.5-2.5' tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: USDA zone
5a-7b
Deer Resistant

Native Range: Long Island west to e KS and OK

Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 8 weeks

Short's Sedge in a 3.5 inch pot $12.75
Short's Sedge Seed Packet $5.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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Short's Sedge Drawing